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‘Kitten College’ Campus opens in LangleyA new “college” is open in Metro Vancouver, and it’s catering to a very specific type of student. As Taya Fast reports, it’s designed for animal lovers – especially those with an affinity for kittens.Global News Hour at 6Sep 9
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Box of cats and kittens left on side of the road in AntigonishAnimal lovers in Nova Scotia are devastated after a suspicious box left on the side of the road contained cats and kittens. While the felines have survived, the SPCA wants people to know there are better options when it comes to giving up a pet. David Murdock reports.ConsumerAug 14
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Halifax animal shelter sees influx in kittensA local animal shelter has been seeing an influx of kittens this summer. Bide-A-While is experiencing high demand for its services, including shelter, medical care, and food. Since the spring, the rescue has taken in more than 150 kittens. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Aug 12
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Bobcaygeon author pens children’s book focuses on life of rescue kittenA Bobcaygeon author has self-published a book based on a true story about her family’s beloved pet. National Kitten Day is Friday, July 10, and Madeleine McColl has more on how “The Tale of Eileen the Timid House Cat” aims to support animal rescue efforts.EntertainmentJul 9
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Edmonton cat Kaedra overcomes major injuries to find forever homeThis past winter, a kitten named Kaedra suffered extensive burns and severe frostbite after hiding in an engine compartment. After half a year of intense medical treatments and recovery with the Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Rescue Society (ECWAR), the cat has made a huge recovery and has now been matched with her forever home.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 28
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Adopt a Pet: 5-month-old kitten at Saskatoon SPCAWATCH: Global News Morning meets 5-month-old kitten named Yankee available at Saskatoon SPCA.Jun 12
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Leo and Cleo!Meet Leo and Cleo! The bonded pair of kittens is up for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society after being rescued with their stray mother cat off the streets of Kelowna. They are a little on the shy side after everything they have been through, but they will no doubt come out of their shell...CanadaJul 21
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Mittens!Meet Mittens! The two-year-old orange Tabby is up for adoption from the Okanagan Humane Society. Mittens is on the shy side, so she needs a little time to warm up, but she is very affectionate once she does. She is playful and curious and will do well in a calmer home.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganJul 13
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Global Peterborough’s Shelter Pet Project June 26A visit to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society to meet a number of cats and kittens and a high-energy female boxer/mix dog – all waiting for their forever homes.Shelter Pet ProjectJun 26
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Bow and Arrow, plus marking a major milestoneDr. Ted Purcell from the Edmonton Humane Society joined Global News Morning Edmonton to introduce us to Bow and Arrow, an adorable pair of tuxedo kittens looking for their forever home. We also celebrated Purcell being part of Global News Morning for 25 years!Global News Morning EdmontonJun 24
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Experts warn tick bites may be more dangerous than everTick-borne illnesses have become a major concern across the country. Infectious diseases specialist Dr Isaac Bogoch joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss what doctors are seeing, common symptoms and what to do if you have been bitten.Global News MorningAug 4
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Adopt a Pet: Liz for adoption at Saskatoon SPCAWATCH: Saskatoon SPCA shares a mix-breed puppy named Liz with Global News Morning. Sheila Gibbons also discusses kitten season and needs this time of year along with their first annual golf tournament coming up.May 15
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Dog walker can’t sue for damages after being bitten on the job in Oshawa: Ontario’s Court of AppealOntario’s highest court has ruled a dog walker who was bitten on the job can’t sue her clients for damages because she is considered the dog’s “owner” at the time, under provincial law. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision says that in March 2022, the dog walker, Amanda Nigro had worked for her clients, an...May 11
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Coyote bites child in head near Toronto in 2nd attack in less than a weekA young child was bitten in the head by a coyote, which is still in the wild somewhere near Toronto, police say. Police said the child, who is between five and six years old, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Victoria Femia reports.CanadaMay 25
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Closing arguments in Summerside dog attack trialThe judge had questions of both the Crown and defence lawyers as they presented their closing arguments in the trial of Crystal MacDonald, charged with criminal negligence causing the death of 11-year-old Kache Grist, who was fatally bitten by her dogs in Edmonton’s Summerside neighbourhood. Sarah Ryan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 19
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National Wheelchair Basketball Championships at Richmond Olympic OvalIt’s championship Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval for the national wheelchair basketball championships. Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO Wendy Gittens joins Jay Janower on Global News Morning Weekend BC.Global News Morning BCMay 17
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It’s kitten season with Winnipeg Kitten AdoptionGlobal News Morning’s Vasilios Bellos learns about the current stresses on local cat shelters.LifestyleMar 24
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Winnipeg stray cat numbers spikeWinnipeg Animal shelters are hitting a breaking point as ‘Kitten Season’ brings in hundreds of strays. Point Douglas Stray Cat Rescue and Winnipeg Kitten Adoption are now looking for more fosters.Apr 4
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Fort Langley kitten rescue society uses power of social media to spread compassionTiny Kittens is a non-profit rescue society in Fort Langley that helps neglected and feral cats get the care they need. They also harness the power of social media to share the feline’s stories. Global’s Safeeya Pirani visits the organization to learn more about the kittens, and the thousands of viewers that are connecting with...Global BCMar 13
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Global Okanagan Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Mel and Gabby!Meet Mel and Gabby! The two six-month-old cats were among a group of six kittens found abandoned at a Merritt property by a real estate team. They are described as gentle and shy and hoping for a calm home. They can be adopted out together or separately.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganMar 2